The reason for agreeing was simple.
Nero, the last teenage emperor of Rome in the Fate world, was considered cruel and ruthless by many.
But she was also the emperor of Rome, which meant what?
It meant she was surrounded by opportunities and wealth.
Wouldn't that be much faster than waiting for those daily tasks to refresh and level up?
Besides, they were already in the Fate world.
Who wouldn't want to see those anime goddesses appear before them in all their glory?
At this moment, Nero had just ascended the throne, her mother, who had controlled and manipulated her for half her life, had just been buried. Her methods were still immature, but she was full of authority.
She had a good image in the minds of the people.
At the same time, she had sown the seeds of great disaster among the nobility and the Church.
This was one of the key reasons for her downfall.
Many of her orders were misinterpreted and misconstrued, causing the people who had initially supported her to abandon her.
Until Nero ended her own life.
And Ning Cuo, having transmigrated to this era, naturally didn't want to be a lackey for someone in the Church.
No matter what, he had to make a name for himself.
Moreover, he had the system, even if it was quite rigid.
But as long as he seized this opportunity and played his cards right, Ning Cuo was confident he could have his cake and eat it too.
Seeing Ning Cuo agree wholeheartedly.
John XII also wore a delighted expression on his face and nodded, drawing a big picture.
“Good, the Church will do its best to cooperate with your plans, and you will get everything you want after the task is completed. Prepare yourself well."
The picture was painted, and Ning Cuo, appearing to be overwhelmed with gratitude, rose and took his leave.
The bishops who had been waiting outside the door also entered in turn, watching Ning Cuo's disappearing back.
Bishop Hilde asked with some confusion.
“Your Holiness, why did we choose such a person? We even found out that his position wasn't obtained through examination but through bribery. Is he truly reliable?”
“Heh... how often does this happen? Besides, who said we need to succeed in one go.”
“This kind of talent is good. If anything goes wrong, it has nothing to do with us. In the end, we just hand over these people to His Imperial Majesty. It's just one life, after all.”
“Your Holiness is truly wise.”
Ning Cuo naturally couldn't hear these words.
But even if he couldn't hear them, he could probably guess.
The Pope wouldn't have personally issued an order just to promote him. This mission definitely wasn't simple.
But as the classic line goes in the TV dramas from his previous life.
The bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish.
Even if he were lucky enough to live out his days in his current identity, he couldn't say he would complete the system mission, become the new Pope, let alone become a Heroic Spirit.
He glanced at the magnificent palace behind him and clenched his fist.
The system's mechanical voice echoed in sync.
【Accepting New Mission】
【Gain the trust of Roman Emperor Nero】
【Completion conditions have been activated. Stage One: Gain the initial trust of Roman Emperor Nero, obtain a position in the Roman Empire.】
【Stage One Reward: 150 Dominator Points, 150 Reputation, Acquire Title 'Double-Faced Spy'】
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At this moment, in the Roman Empire's palace.
Nero sat high on the throne.
From her teenage years until she had just reached adulthood and successfully grasped the pinnacle of Roman power, this was the most beautiful time in her life.
Her golden hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall.
Her fair skin was like white porcelain under the moonlight, her features were exquisite, like the goddesses from ancient Greek sculptures.
Coupled with her amazingly beautiful figure.
Though still a young girl, her curves were already perfectly formed, her breasts full and firm, contrasting sharply with her slender, soft waist.
Only on that youthful face, there was a hint of anger that wouldn't disappear.
Before her, a group of people from the Roman Senate seemed to be earnestly advising their ruler.
“Rome exists because of us, and your stubbornness will ultimately ruin Rome.”
“Yes, Your Majesty, you have only just ascended the throne. You still don't understand many things, and such a vast empire cannot be ruled so arbitrarily.”
“The relationship between the Church and us has already become quite bad. Your Majesty, you...”
Nero had grown tired of these aged faces.
But she had no choice but to endure them for now.
She had just ascended the throne and had only just grasped the reins of power, and the entire empire was quite unstable.
Although she had limitedly struck a blow against the power of the Senate.
But if she was too hasty, it would be unbearable for Nero.
The problem was that these people said one thing but did another. They even coveted the meager stipends of those soldiers who had just returned from the battlefield.
Clearly, these people from noble families didn't lack even a single gold coin.
This was simply undermining the empire's foundation.
However, she had already cut off the Church's control over the Roman imperial power. If anything else happened now.
This was also the reason why these nobles in the Senate were so bold.
To put it bluntly, they were happy to see Nero fall out with the Pope. That way, the emperor would have to rely more on the Senate, and their power would become even greater.
Taking a deep breath.
Nero's boots stomped on the ground, her tone authoritative.
“I have my own assessment of these matters. You don't need to say anything. Now, the war is going badly, and we are retreating steadily on the Northern Front. What are we going to do?”
Nero was genuinely trying to bring the conversation back to the main topic, but these nobles from the Senate were like they had all lost their ears.
They continued to discuss among themselves, discussing who else needed to be added to the Senate.
They discussed how much money from the imperial treasury should be allocated to the Senate for its operations.
As if they were completely ignoring the noble emperor.
Nero had seen this kind of scene many times since she had ascended the throne.
The gloom on her face deepened, and her fair, slender jade hand clutched tightly onto the throne.
But she was well aware that these people were provoking her.
They were not afraid of death. At their age and in their position, they no longer had themselves or the empire in mind, only their families and power.
Even if she killed more, it would only fuel her reputation as a tyrant.
Only when a knight outside hurried in did the previously chaotic palace quiet down.
“Reporting to Your Imperial Majesty, an envoy sent by the Church requests an audience with Your Majesty!”
This news instantly exploded throughout the hall.
After all, in present-day Rome, Nero had killed no small number of Church members.
Even the bishops avoided her like the plague.
How dare someone request an audience so openly?
How many heads did he have to be beheaded?
“Oh? Interesting. Bring him to me. I want to see what kind of commotion the Church wants to stir up."
With a thought, Nero changed the subject.
If the Church came up with any more idiotic ideas, she would chop this guy up to vent her anger and also intimidate these lustful nobles.